Historical information
Souvenirs collected by a member of BCOF in Japan Post WW2.
Item in collection of "RICHARD WILLIAM McGILVERY". RAAF. Refer Cat No. 7287P for his service details, photos and awards.
Physical description
Silver heavy metal cigarette box, rectangular shape with curved bowl shape inside. Lid on top has engraved series of Japanese images (Buildings and Deer in gold, gate in red and tree branch in silver). Word - possibly MIYAYIMO engraved into bottom left corner. Inside burnished gold colour.
Inscriptions & markings
Word - possibly "MIYAYIMO" engraved into bottom left corner.